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10 reasons why the Texas Half might be a good half marathon for you

I confess to being a little vague about the Texas Half, which is embarrassing because this is its 11th year. So when I saw the email this morning from Mellew Productions, which puts on the Feb. 3 5K and half (and whom we’ll somehow forgive for having “we’ve got the runs” slogan on its site) telling 10 reasons to run it, I thought — what the heck. I’m not running it, but I’m happy to post reasons why YOU (yes you) should.

Here ya go…thanks to Lewis George for sending this.

10. No Port-O-Lets except on the course! Inside heated rest rooms!

9. Burn calories before watching the Super Bowl

8. The only half named for Texas

7. Free covered parking next to the center!

6. A half marathon finisher medal as big and beautiful as the state of Texas